Kering, the French luxury goods holding company, has announced the appointment of Nikolas Talonpoika as CEO of Christopher Kane, succeeding Sarah Crook.
Nikolas previously served as the Strategic Marketing and Media Director at Kering. He had also worked with brands like Richemont, L’Oréal, Nespresso and Gucci. In his role of CEO, he is expected to accelerate the brand’s international expansion while, together with Christopher and Tammy Kane, further strengthening its distinctive identity.
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The last two years witnessed the brand’s first flagship store in London, international expansion of the brand, and diversification into new product categories. It has increased its visibility in Europe and Asia, and established a successful e-commerce presence.
Present in more than 120 countries, Kering develops an ensemble of powerful Luxury and Sport & Lifestyle brands: Gucci, Bottega Veneta, Saint Laurent, Alexander McQueen, Balenciaga, Brioni, Christopher Kane, McQ, Stella McCartney, Tomas Maier, Boucheron, Dodo, Girard-Perregaux, JeanRichard, Pomellato, Qeelin, Ulysse Nardin, Puma, Volcom and Cobra.